Maine’s religious landscape has changed a great deal since the days of the early settlers, who were almost all white and almost all Protestant. Fast-forward to today and it's the Muslim faith that is one of the fastest growing belief systems in the state. Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines what it means to be Muslim in Maine.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks revisits Lewiston’s Somali refugee community ten years after the arrival of the first immigrants.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines how technology is changing the way Maine teachers teach and, subsequently, how their students learn. Plus, what’s next for the Center for Maine Contemporary Art after having to lay off most of its staff last year?

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines why, according to a recent study, Maine is the least religious in the nation. Many churches don't play the same role in their community they used to, while in parts of Maine, evangelical churches are seeing a surge in membership. Also, Jennifer sits down with author Dyke Hendrickson who has a new book about Franco-Americans in Maine.

It is one of the most-feared invasive aquatic plants, and it's back. This time in one of Maine's treasured lakes. Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks looks at the battle to stop the spread of Hydrilla. Plus, how one woman's quest to save unwanted medical supplies has turned in to a mission to help patients in third-world countries.

Certain pockets of Maine's tourism industry are flying high this summer - from camping to cruise ships, Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks discusses summer tourism trends, and what is on the horizon. Plus, Maine Huts and Trails aims to enable a broad range of people to have a wilderness experience in the Maine mountains.

The ongoing saga of water levels on Sebago Lake is the main topic on Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks. Boaters, beachgoers, fishermen, water consumers and land owners all want their say. Plus, a sculptor examines the devastation war has wrought on the people of Vietnam.

Maine author Mark Griffin discusses his recent biography about the elusive film director Vincente Minnelli. Plus, an encore look at a major part of the Maine economy – the foodie industry. Maine has become a major destination for culinary tourists and food writer Meredith Goad and award-winning chef Sam Hayward discuss the phenomenon on Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks recaps Tuesday's primary election in Maine. The panel of guests includes Mark Brewer of the University of Maine, Sandy Maisel of Colby College and MPBN's own A.J. Higgins.

On June 8, voters will decide whether to repeal a tax reform law lowering the state income tax and expanding the sales tax. Representatives from both sides of the debate discuss the issue on Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks. Plus, Republican gubernatorial candidates Paul Lepage and Bill Beardsley discuss their campaigns.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks hears from both sides in Maine's coyote hunting debate. One side wants to keep it legal and they want the state to promote it as a tourism activity, arguing that it fosters a stronger deer population. Opponents call this activity inhumane. Also, the gubernatorial candidate conversations continue with Democrat Libby Mitchell.

One in five Maine students will not graduate from high school and educators statewide are trying to change this. Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks looks at two school districts that are leading the efforts, Bethel and Portland. Also, the gubernatorial candidate conversations continue with Republican Les Otten.

You might have heard about zero-energy homes in places like southern California, but here in Maine? A new house is Belfast comes pretty close. See the latest trends in green home construction. Also, the gubernatorial candidate conversations continue with Democrat Patrick McGowan.

Maine is seeing a surge in Lyme disease cases this year. State Epidemiologist Dr. Stephen Sears talks about how climate change impacts Lyme-carrying ticks and mosquitoes. Also, the gubernatorial candidate conversations continue with Republican Steve Abbott.

On the heels of President Obama's visit to Maine touting health care reform Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks discusses the implications for Maine with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) and others. Also, the gubernatorial candidate conversations continue with Republican Bruce Poliquin.

Is it a Race to the top or a race to catch up? Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines how federal education reform funding is affecting decisions in Maine schools. Plus, the gubernatorial candidate conversations continue with Democrat Rosa Scarcelli.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks looks back over the past two months since the devastating earthquake wreaked havoc in Haiti. Maine-based relief workers and medical personnel remain very much involved in the crisis work there. Plus, Democrat John Richardson is this week's Your Vote conversation.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks continues the Your Vote 2010 conversations with aspiring Republican and Democratic gubernatorial nominees ahead of the June primary election. This week the candidate is Republican Matt Jacobson of Cumberland.

Maine’s food industry is a point of pride for the state as they rake in national awards, but they’re also much more – a major part of the economy, worth nearly $2 billion a year. Jennifer talks with food writer Meredith Goad and chef Sam Hayward about this phenomenon. Also, Your Vote 2010 political coverage continues when Jennifer sits down with Republican Gubernatorial candidate Peter Mills.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks looks at the Census and what the 2010 count might mean for the people of Maine. Also, Jennifer speaks with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Steve Rowe.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines the so-called Paid Sick Leave bill currently under debate in the Maine Legislature. Also, Camp Kieve's veteran reintegration program.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks looks at plans to extend the Downeaster to Brunswick, Lewiston/Auburn, Rockland and Augusta. Also, Jennifer interviews the U.S. Small Business Administrator Karen Mills.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks discusses governor Baldacci’s final State of the State address. Hear a panel of experts analyze the governor’s proposed plan to eliminate a $430-million dollar revenue shortfall.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines the cost of cutting mental health programs out of the state budget. Are Maine's mentally ill falling through the cracks?

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks sits down with the new warden of the Maine State Prison, Patricia Barnhart for a discussion of the challenges facing Maine’s criminal justice system.